The exclusive Mirror Edition of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for PS5 and Xbox Series X has been restocked by Amazon. This highly sought-after collectible edition, which launched earlier this month, has become desirable following the game`s recent critical recognition.
The Mirror Edition package includes the physical base game, an exclusive steelbook case, three collectible art cards, and an oversized display box featuring unique artwork.
Availability and Pricing Challenges
Physical copies for the PlayStation 5 version of Clair Obscur have proven significantly harder to acquire than the Xbox version. Currently, the $60 Amazon-exclusive Mirror Edition is one of the only physical PS5 options available. The standard PS5 edition is out of stock at most major retailers; Amazon is currently listing it at $60—$10 above its $50 MSRP—though temporary backorders are being accepted.
Other physical editions are also difficult to find: the GameStop-exclusive Lumiere Edition ($70) is completely sold out. Conversely, the standard Xbox edition is more readily available across various major retailers for $50. PC players can also find discounted digital Steam keys.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Editions Overview
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Amazon-Exclusive Mirror Edition
- PS5: $60
- Xbox: $60
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Standard Edition
- PS5: $60 (Currently difficult to find/out of stock at most retailers)
- Xbox: $50 (Widely available)
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GameStop-Exclusive Lumiere Edition
- PS5: $70 (Sold out)
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PC Digital Keys (Discounted)
- Standard Edition: $36
- Digital Deluxe Edition: $43.19
Critical Acclaim and AI Controversy
Sandfall Interactive`s debut game has been a surprise commercial and critical success, achieving a Metacritic score of 92 from reviewers and a strong 9.6/10 user score. The game secured several major industry accolades, including the Game of the Year award at The Game Awards, marking it as one of the year`s most impactful RPG releases.
Disqualification from Indie Game Awards
Following its critical acclaim, the title faced controversy when it was revealed that Sandfall Interactive had utilized Generative AI during the development of the turn-based RPG. The developer clarified that the AI assets were merely “temporary placeholder textures” unintentionally included in the initial April launch build and are not present in the current version of the game.
Despite this explanation, The Indie Game Awards retroactively disqualified Clair Obscur for violating the organization`s rules prohibiting the use of Generative AI tools. As a result, the game lost two significant awards: Best Debut Indie Game and Game of the Year from that organization.
Details of the Mirror Edition
The premium collectible box includes the following items:
- Physical copy of the base game.
- Exclusive steelbook case featuring Verso and Alicia.
- Mirror Edition tuck box.
- Three collectible art cards.
Collectors should note that a total of 10 unique art cards exist for the game; acquiring the complete set would likely require purchasing multiple Mirror Editions.